Yellowbelly Fishing Competition, Lake Boondooma
Mission Statement:
'To create, maintain and monitor a sustainable, multi-species recreational fishery in
Lake Boondooma.'
The Yellowbelly Fishing Competition is an annual event held in February each year at Lake Boondooma, 20kms from Proston. It is the largest freshwater fishing event in Queensland. The next fishing competition will be held on 11 and 12 February, 2012 (see press release (106kb pdf). Click here to see results of 2011 Fishing Competition. Read latest press releases about stocking of Gordonbrook Dam (111kb pdf) and Lake Boondooma (103kb pdf), and (sponsor for 2012 Yellowbelly Competition (96kb pdf).
In 2009 people came from near and far to participate in the family-friendly fishing competition and its great prizes.
More than 1,300 campers enjoyed the great facilities provided by the South Burnett Regional Council at Lake Boondooma. Many of the campers extended their stay in the area to visit other tourist attractions including Boondooma Homestead, the Wondai Timber Museum, Wondai Art Gallery, local wineries and many other attractions in the local area.
The Association has released approximately 3.001 million fingerlings into Lake Boondooma since 1984. Included in the total are approximately 948,058 Australian Bass, 1.825 million Golden Perch of Yellowbelly and 165,000 Silver Perch. The annual fishing and family fun-weekend is a major fundraiser that supports the ongoing stocking of Lake Boondooma.
Accommodation available at the dam includes 5 self-contained cabins, a communal bunkhouse, powered sites, non-powered lakeside camping areas and modern amenities blocks. For information on camping fees phone the kiosk at Lake Boondooma on 4168 9694.
All anglers must have a current Stock Impoundment Permit. Permits can be purchased from the kiosk at Lake Boondooma or online at www.dpi.qld.gov.au
For more information about the Yellowbelly Fishing Competition contact John Burow on M: 0427 112 477.
